The Western is such a vibe that my wife has asked me to bring her here again next year on our 20th anniversary. It's a 140-year place with history and charm and creaks in the floor and a dead bear on the wall and preserved painting of a woman on the bar floor... that kinda spot. And we wouldn't change a thing. The views are spectacular all around, the drive into Ouray is beautiful and The Western puts you in great position to walk Main Street or hike up to Cascade Falls. The bar and bartenders are cocktails are all super cool, including a single large branded ice cube in the glass. Let's talk about the restaurant, though. I didn't want to venture and we gave it a shot. Nothing on the menu really even looked appetizing to me or the kids but we put on a good face anyway for mom. We ate all the food and our words--it was all delicious! By the way: I've spoken to locals and frequenters of Ouray who say that The Western was once considered kinda dumpy before a renovation in the past few years. I can't speak for how it was then, but I can tell you how it is now is just where I want to be. read more

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This place was awesome I think a large part of it was because of the bartender/waiter pretty sure his name was Eric. He was so informative on the drinks and menu. He gave us the best advice & we had the beef tataki ( spell check lol) it was THE BEST WE HAVE EVER HAD mixed with the sunset mojito CHEFS KISS we also vibed with the music selection they had & they sang happy birthday to me with a delicious dessert DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK! read more

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Cool vibe and great place to hang out. Unfortunately, the food is overpriced, limited selection, and poorly prepared. The only steak on the menu is a $65 NY strip, which was a cheap cut of sinewy fat, and prepared raw versus medium rare as ordered. I actually had to spit several pieces of the steak back on the plate after chewing for several minutes. The cocktails are good but overpriced. Hopefully these guys improve the menu and the quality of the food because it's a great place to hang out. The service from the bartender was great, but there was a guy with a cowboy hat bossing the other staff around to the point that it made me uncomfortable. read more

We went here on a Saturday evening, and the place was absolutely packed, always a good sign. Luckily, the chef's table was open, and I'm so glad we grabbed those seats. If you can, do it. It completely elevates the experience. The amuse-bouche was the perfect start to the meal, a bright, refreshing citrus bite with goat cheese, prosciutto, and a light acidic glaze. Thoughtful, balanced, and such a great opening note for the evening. Next was the butternut squash ravioli, and honestly, the sauce alone was memorable. Rich without being heavy, deeply flavorful, and one of those dishes you keep thinking about long after the meal ends. We followed that with the ribeye, cooked medium-well, paired with potato fingers. The steak came with a fantastic chimichurri, and the chef even stopped by to recommend a finishing salt specifically for the ribeye. That level of attention to detail, combined with thoughtful table side service, really stood out. I also have to give a huge shoutout to the bar staff. The creativity behind the drink menu is impressive, and the cocktails are genuinely fun, inventive, balanced, and clearly crafted with care. It's no surprise the drink menu has recently won awards, and you can absolutely taste why. What truly made the experience special was watching the kitchen in action. The female lead chef was calm, focused, and clearly guiding the team with confidence. It felt like watching a well-orchestrated dance, and the food absolutely reflected that leadership. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised at all if she ends up with a spot on one of the Top Chef shows. This place is a must stop. Grab the chef's table if you can, enjoy the cocktails, and trust the kitchen. The talent here is real, and it shows. read more

What a wonderful accidental visit during the afternoon before opening hours. Super friendly staff - Kelly. We were allowed and encouraged to walk around the newly renovated historical building. After seeing the menu , we came back to have dinner after visiting Silverton. The food here is absolutely amazing!!! The charred eggplant with the nice olive oil and sourdough had the right touch - quality olive oil was a nice touch! The porkchop special was definitely a hit. Ravioli was surprisingly delicious! We loved all the food that was served and decided to order dessert. I hope we can make it back and have more of this great food! The Yelp review and rating is super deceiving . I'm glad I didn't decide to visit based on the rating :) read more

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This is a must! The hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous after you eat be sure you sneak down check out the spa for the food. We started with the beef Tataki, which was a Michelin level starter in my opinion, accompanied with the chart carrots, and our entrée we had the seared striped bass and DESERT. We finish it off at the passionfruit semi Alfredo with the dehydrated honeycomb service could not have been any better. I highly recommend sitting in the bar area. The dining area is a bit stale but the Barry area is dedicated to Hunter S Thompson and there's so much going on. Don't miss this place. read more

Last minute reservation for our 25th anniversary dinner redux! We dined at Brickhouse the prior night for our official anniversary and although Brickhouse was good, the new head chef at The Western and her team were off the charts. They sat us at the Chef's Counter where we met the head chef and were attended to flawlessly by the entire staff. The pinot they recommended with my new york strip was perfect. Take a short walk off the main strip - it will be worth it! read more

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This is hands-down the best restaurant in Ouray when it comes to food and cocktails. The bartenders and servers are consistently attentive, and the entrees are thoughtful and well-executed. Cocktails are some of the best I've had in town. That said, there are a couple of things I hope the management takes seriously--especially around pricing transparency. First, the appetizers are significantly overpriced for the portion sizes. For example, $15 for just a few thin slices of sweet potato, or $21 for four small pieces of toast with mushrooms, feels disproportionate--even by upscale dining standards. More importantly, the way the restaurant handles service charges and tipping is misleading. There is a 5% kitchen living wage fee, which I actually support in principle. However, the way it's presented is problematic: it's not clearly listed as a separate line item on the bill--it appears to be folded into the "tax" line, which is misleading at best, and possibly not legal. Guests should be able to clearly see what they're being charged and why. To make matters more confusing, the restaurant uses the Toast POS system, which prompts tipping based on the total (including tax and the 5% kitchen fee), rather than the pre-tax subtotal--which is the standard tipping base in the U.S. It then suggests default tip options of 22%, 25%, and 30%. This makes it easy for guests to unintentionally tip far more than they realize--especially when they've already contributed 5% to the kitchen. When I worked in restaurants, we tipped out a portion to the kitchen--this feels like a workaround that shifts the entire burden to guests. Some easy fixes I'd encourage the owners to consider: 1.Clearly list the 5% kitchen fee as a separate line item--not rolled into tax 2. Adjust Toast settings to base tipping on the subtotal, not the total 3. Offer more standard tipping prompts (e.g., 18%, 20%, 22%) so guests don't feel pressured or misled Again, great food and service--but these billing practices could use more transparency and fairness. I'd love to continue recommending this place without having to add a disclaimer about the check. read more

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We're from Florida and absolutely loved our experience at The Western Grill in Ouray. We sat in the bar area and the ambiance was amazing. It was cozy, stylish, and felt like a true Western Colorado spot. I had the Colorado lamb mixed grill and it was fantastic. The lamb was tender, full of flavor, and cooked perfectly. I can't remember the name of the drink I ordered, but it was great, and the bartenders were super friendly and really know their stuff. Everything from the food to the drinks to the atmosphere was top notch. If you're visiting Ouray and looking for a memorable meal, this place is definitely worth checking out. read more

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Visiting Ouray as a party of 6 and was excited to try this restaurant. The menu on Yelp and their website looked great. We arrive and they had 4 entrees as options. The menu was nothing like their website or Yelp. Strike one. I ordered beef tataki and it was the star of the night. Everyone loved it this the 2 stars. My friends ordered the pork chop. It arrived 15 minutes before everyone else's food and was raw. Literally rare minus. We told our waiter and brought it back over cooked, well done plus and sliced up on the plate. It was dry was not good. $48 chop and it was prepared poorly. We let the waiter know and he told us he'd let management know. We never should have had to pay $48 for such poorly prepared food. Very disappointed in this restaurant. Food is very highly priced and I don't feel this restaurant did what they should have done to amend for such poorly prepared food. Too many good places in Ouray, I'd pass on the Western. read more

The award-winning drinks were outstanding, the food was delicious, and the decorations were perfectly suited to the mountain vibe. read more

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Best bar atmosphere, excellent cocktails and friendly, fun staff. Love everything about this place - including the view into the chef's table. read more

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We had a wonderful meal. The food is delicious and the surroundings, very elegant and old world. We had the Toglia pasta Bolognese and the pork tacos paired with a glass of Cabernet. Both were delicious! Eric was a very friendly and attentive server! read more

The experience tonight has us planning a return trip to stay at the hotel and spa in anticipation of similar top notch treatment at these other services. From the handcrafted drink menu to the main course to the dessert... five stars across the board. Throw in excellent, friendly service from Amelia, and we are literally planning our next stay in Ouray around a restaurant. Lamb Bolognese, prime strip, apple crumble with lemon honey ice cream... just fantastic across the board. Caught a little snow out the back window to tease us for the evening. read more

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Amazing experience! Cozy, friendly vibes and staff. Innovative cocktails and incredible food! Protection from start to finish!!! I had the mushroom risotto and my friend had the burger. Both were repeat worthy! read more

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We ate here while in town for the Ouray International Film Festival. Lovely back deck where we enjoyed a beer prior to our reservation. The restaurant venue is lovely! Upscale like the hotel itself. Our party enjoyed the well made cocktails with the meal. Everyone was happy with the meal. I had the shrimp curry, others had the fettuccine, steak and the pork chop and all were yummy. read more

Amazing food professional staff. Beautiful bar. We're very courteous even when my travel companion fell asleep. Highly recommend.

I wanted to share an experience we had at your restaurant this evening. Your posted hours indicate you're open until 10 PM, but when we arrived, before 9, we were asked to wait several minutes before being told by the host (a blonde woman) that the restaurant was at "capacity" and that you actually close at 9. It felt dismissive and inconsistent, and to be honest, as people of color, the interaction left us feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. I sincerely hope this wasn't reflective of intentional bias, but the experience didn't sit right with us. read more

We stayed at The Western Hotel and it was great having this bar and restaurant downstairs. The restaurant and bar both have a nice vibe and while we didn't sit there, the chef's table looks cool. Our drinks and food were all delicious and the staff were very friendly and attentive. You should definitely come here if you are in Ouray! read more

I really wanted to leave this very cool restaurant a 5 star review and I would if it were based on my meal only. Let me explain: the large menu portion had 3 entrees - they were out of 2. Bummer. The bean hummus was excellent, plated beautifully, but not much hummus or beans. The baked feta was excellent too. Toasted bread with both great. Considering we had 2 apps and shared the sturgeon large plate (excellent but served with nothing but olive tapenade), I thought pricey. I'm ok with all of that until the bill came with 5% KITCHEN LIVEABLE WAGE FEE WHICH GOES DIRECTLY TO PROVIDING OUR HARD CULINARY TEAM WITH A LIVEABLE WAGE...I was and am fuming. Shouldn't the employer be providing liveable wages? Sorry, I won't be recommending or visiting this place again. read more

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The drinks were great. Unfortunately the hours on Yelp were wrong and the service was poor. We went to get food and they had said the kitchen was closed even though Yelp said they were suppose to be open. Then we decided we'd just have a drink at the bar. While we were standing there the guy who was helping us asked the bartender if he could serve us or was it too late. The bartender did not even look at us but said "yeah sure it's last call but he should be able to make the 3 of us one drink." There were 5 people sitting at the bar he was chatting up and making an espresso martini for one guy that clearly should have not been drinking any longer. Plus one of the girls seated at the bar was an employee of the front desk hotel. So we stood there for maybe 5 minutes, no eye contact no knowledge me from the bartender. I looked at my friends and said "wow I feel like I'm at a hipster joint in Los Angeles". Nothing cool or cozy about this bar. We finally decided to just sit down at a table and wait. The bartender did eventually come over to take our order. He dropped the drinks off and said last call do you want anything more? No we did not. But 3 drinks and $80 down. Definitely Los Angeles prices too. I love to visit this great town, not sure I need to go back to this establishment. It's too bad it looks cool, but too cool for some patrons I guess. read more

This place has been completely renovated and reopened May 2023. This is the BEST dinner spot in Ouray hands down, and is easily one of my top 5 favorite restaurants in Colorado. Make reservations as it's quite popular, and if possible request the chef's counter for an immersive dining experience. They use a lot of fresh, local produce and are all about highlighting the importance of each ingredient. They also feature a wood fire oven, so everything has a nice semi smoky flavor to it. Chef Nic has a very impressive background and you can tell he pours his heart and soul into these dishes. We started with several apps: A Tale of Three Sisters (local beans, a delicious mole and cornbread crumble-this was fantastic), the Blue Corn Bread (a perfect light but savory dish), and the Anasazi bean hummus (served with wood grilled vegetables that were beyond delicious). I ordered the wood-fired ruby trout served with caramelized potatoes and asparagus, and it was fresh and phenomenal! My husband had the saloon steak and is still raving about how unique the sauce/gravy was. We finished off an epic dinner with a unique dessert of cherry & goat cheese pie with butterscotch ice cream. I have to admit I was hesitant, but our server convinced us not to miss this and we were thankful she did. It was a perfect balance between light, rich and, sweet-you won't be disappointed. Lastly, our server was very attentive. She didn't rush us and made sure our drinks were always full. They have a great cocktail menu and we enjoyed sipping while listening to the live music in the background from the main room and the chef's banter at the counter. Don't miss out on this 5 star gem! read more

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We did the chef's table at this restaurant. The service and the experience was fantastic. We had so much fun. I highly recommend the restaurant and the chef's table. We had the porterhouse and the fried chicken and the lamb and multiple desserts. It was absolutely fantastic. read more

This place is awesome. Friendly and attentive staff, chef is magnificent and the food is wonderful. Highly recommend it,

Loved the atmosphere, female tall blonde female bartender ( she wore glasses) sorry that I failed to get her name but she made us marvelous black manhattans. She was just so friendly. Though we just had bevies, I really enjoyed our experience. read more

It was an awesome experience. Farm to table amazing food, great service, and super cool atmosphere. The bar is from 1890 and it's gorgeous. They have an original painting on the wood floor with a cool story behind it. Gorgeous remodel of an old hotel. Baked feta, trout and tale of three sisters was all fabulous. Per my friend Michelle. read more

We recently had a fantastic dining experience at The Grill inside The Western hotel in Ouray. My friends were visiting from Manhattan and we were all blown away by the incredible meal we had from start to finish. The variety of starters, including the flatbread, charcuterie plate, and summer salad, were all delicious and set the stage for an amazing meal. The real standout main courses were the lamb bolognese and the shrimp with chorizo stew. The lamb bolognese was hands down the best I've ever tasted, and I've had my fair share of bolognese. The flavors were perfect and the tenderness of the lamb was exceptional. The shrimp and chorizo stew was equally outstanding. The biggest surprise was their dessert selection as it is rare to find a restaurant with such a solid dessert menu. We couldn't resist trying one of each and they were all absolutely delicious. The flan is insanity! A must. We were so impressed that we all agreed that we would definitely return to indulge in the desserts. Overall, The Grill is a must-visit in Ouray. The quality of the food and the inviting atmosphere made our dining experience truly memorable. Whether you're a local or a visitor, make sure to add this restaurant to your list. You won't be disappointed. read more

Love the atmosphere, drinks and food. We split a perfectly done porterhouse and enjoyed the craft cocktails. Great service!

Wow.. this restaurant might be one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. We visited in the winter so I can only comment on their winter menu. Simply put.. I wanted to order all of their dishes. I had the burger and my friend had risotto, and both dishes were delicious! I love the interior with cozy seatings and deco. The staffs were super friendly and helpful. And not to forget their cocktails. Overall, we had a great time! read more

Despite the bad reviews, which I believe were from a long time ago-and were told this place was recently renovated-They deserve 5 stars. Staying in Ouray at the Riverside Rv Resort we decided to go out for our anniversary. The Saloon was incredible. A small and intimate setting with beautiful views of the outdoor area. Our waitress Elise was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was amazing! They also have a fantastic wine/cocktail menu. The manager came over and spoke with us for a bit and was professional and personable. Highly recommend. read more

Wowed by this new spot in town. Elegant and amazing food. Ordered all three deserts and flan might have been the best flan I've ever had. read more

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Food was amazing, the New York strip was perfectly cooked, the sweet potatoes are tasty. Not so fan of the chicken but it was good. Great ambience, low lights, relaxing and seating in front of of the kitchen swing the chefs cooking was amazing. Service was good. read more

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Awesome experience, stopped in for a cocktail and ended up making reservations at the chef's table. One of the best dining experiences, MG our waiter was spot on with his recommendations. Chef started us out with a peach appetizer with pine nuts and a pine cone syrup made in house. Great mix of flavors. We the had the baked feta which was spectacular! Wife had the duck breast and I had the short rib as seen in photos. Best short rib ever. Could hardly eat all of it, but I was determined and succeeded! Would definitely eat here again! read more

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Unreal. We came for a drink and our amazing bartender Kelly talked us into staying and my god did they kill it. We ended up getting the kitchen staff a shot for the amazing job. You are dumb not to at least grab a drink here!! read more

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Amazing restaurant all around. Every dish we ordered was outstanding. The service was excellent. The decor, ambiance and views are also beautiful. Best restaurant in Ouray, and could easily compete in a big city. read more

3 of the 4 of my party ordered the shrimp and chorizo pan stew at the recommendation of the server.All 3 of us were completely disgusted with both portion size and lack of any flavor. There were about 5 shrimp in a tiny amount of sauce that contained an even smaller amount of tasteless chorizo with two pieces of small bread. I can only assume they were out of stew. Be better than this. We were so unsatisfied with the food quality and portion size we ordered a salad to try to at least feel like we had eaten dinner. This meal followed a charcuterie that was literally slices of lunch meat on the plate. Then To top it off I was confused as to why the tax line item on the bill was so unusually high. Now I notice that at the bottom of the menu in purposefully tiny font it says they build in a 5% tip for the kitchen. I have no problem with this except for the misleading practice of not showing it separated out on the receipt. I was not actually paying 12% in local taxes which is how the receipt reads...5% was going to the kitchen.... but the restaurant purposefully hides this so you still highly tip the server and the restaurant can pay the kitchen staff a non living wage and dupe the customer into paying the kitchen and the server without telling them. Shame on this restaurant and the management. We will never be back. We had been traveling for two weeks and eaten at multiple wonderful restaurants in telluride and park city and this one was by far the worst experience we had. read more

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Had dinner here with some friends, and am very happy I did! The trout was cooked perfectly, and I had a bite of my friend's steak, which was also done to perfection. Our server Emily was so friendly, and knowledgeable of the history of the building and the recent remodel. Speaking of remodel, walking into the hotel lobby, passing through to get to the restaurant, was an experience in itself. Beautiful! I'll definitely go back. read more

The food was incredible. I hope this location can have their old reviews removed because it seems that since this restaurant has been updated it's been fantastic! The service was also amazing. If you can book the chefs table to watch your food prepared over open flame- do it! It's such an amazing experience from the servers to the kitchen. Everyone is so kind. Yes, there is a 5% kitchen fee, but it does say that information on the menu upfront, so to me, it didn't impact my experience. Also the price we paid for the meal we had would have been double in Denver. I also love that it's a nice restaurant without having to dress in formal attire. The decor is also so fitting! This was one of our favorite places in all of Ouray! read more

This is one of the best meals my husband and I have had in a long time. I would go back to Ouray specifically to eat at the Saloon. Every dish was fantastic, high quality, unique flavors and ingredients. The corn bread is to die for, three sisters mole will have you scraping the plate, gazpacho was fruity and refreshing, and the short rib was the best we've ever had. We were too stuffed to get dessert after that but it also sounded delicious. Our server was very friendly. We stayed in the hotel which also has the cutest rooms with a western charm. Overall a must visit establishment if you're in the area! read more

This place drips old west. Its a bit tattered and its so authentic, it should be fantastic. Alas, "should be" and "fantastic" are very , very far apart. We walked in the hotel lobby, a shabby original laded with charm. Unfortunatley it was also festooned with a baffoon of a desk clerk. A twenties pnork with no interest in the history of the hotel. He pointed us to the restaurant/bar. We decided to have beer and the waitress acknowledged us. But she never looked up at us again as she sorted through tickets at the bar. Time ticked away and so we simply left. She wouldn't know though, she literally never looked up. This is no way to run a railroad (nor an old time bar/hotel) read more

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